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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

14-11-2021, 13:35

Replies: 62

Another dyneema line failure

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Posted By thinwater

Re: Another dyneema line failure

I bought several random cheap "Dyneema" RV tow lines several years ago. I pulled them to breaking, and all exceeded the promised minimum breaking strength, though the strength was less per diameter...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

18-03-2021, 21:03

Replies: 62

Another dyneema line failure

Views: 19,299

Posted By thinwater

Re: Another dyneema line failure

Excellent point. You really need the 6 sigma bars for critical design. On the other hand, our calculations of loading max and cycles are empirical at best.

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

04-01-2021, 09:28

Replies: 62

Another dyneema line failure

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Posted By thinwater

Re: Another dyneema line failure

Why are you "very confident?" To my understanding (which could be wrong) Dyneema line has a track record running around pulleys both on boats and in logging applications suggesting better flex life...

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